Video Poker Rules | Game Basics

In Video Poker winning hands are paid in multiples of the coins bet, with the exception of the royal flush, which can be a larger, set amount or part of a progressive jackpot.

There are approximately 2.6 million five-card hands possible in a 52-card deck. The actual frequency for winning hands, following a deal and draw, are shown in the table below:

High pair (Jacks,
Queens,
Kings and Aces)

43 out of every 200 hands

Two pair

13 out of every 100 hands

Three of a kind

1 out of every 13 hands

Straight

1 out of every 90 hands

Flush

1 out of every 92 hands

Full house

1 out of every 97 hands

Four of a kind

1 out of every 423 hands

Straight flush

1 out of every 9,610
hands

Royal flush

1 out of every 40,120
hands

Rules and Strategy for Video Poker (Jacks or Better):

* Control a predetermined bankroll and satisfied with a 60-80 percent take over your initial investment. For Example set aside $100 and lose it, quit; if you can get back $160 or more, leave a winner.
* Play only if you can make the maximum bet. If you only have 2 coins left, you're better off holding on to them until you can find three more for a five-coin play.

The best deal (pre-draw) are shown at the top of the lists in descending order. If none of the pre-draw are in the table, draw a full new hand.